What sort of automobile is the 2022 Audi Q5? What does it evaluate to?

The Q5 is Audi’s mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV, flanked by the smaller Q3 and the larger Q7/Q8 duo. With its hybrid and sporty editions, the Q5’s an all-around participant that rivals autos just like the BMW X3, Benz GLC, Volvo XC60, and Acura RDX.

Is the 2022 Audi Q5 a superb automobile?

Evaluate continues beneath

It’s, and our TCC Score of 6.7 might rise when the NHTSA reviews its crash-test outcomes. 

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What’s new for the 2022 Audi Q5?

Principally carried over for 2022, the Q5 returns in 45 TFSI, 55 TFSI e, and SQ5 trims, with customary and Sportback physique types. It now comes with a typical S line physique equipment, and affords a Black optic package deal with 20-inch wheels, whereas plug-in hybrids automobiles get customary sport seats. Hybrids get an even bigger battery, up from 14.1 kwh to 17.9 kwh.

The Q5 evokes a stronger sense of fashion as a Sportback than it does in its standard-issue SUV togs. It wears a robust crease down its sides and a low, closely embossed grille that stability higher with the Sportback’s glossy roofline. The cabin borders on somber, however huge swaths of digital shows deliver within the gentle, whereas a giant sunroof brightens the beige, grey, or black inside (we’d take the suave Okapi brown hides, FWIW).

Audi suits the Q5 with a 261-hp turbo-4 and all-wheel drive in base variations, and it’s good for a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. The twin-clutch transmission might be smoother at city speeds and its steering much less gentle, however construct up steam and the Q5 earns its status for attentive dealing with. 

A plug-in hybrid mannequin positive factors battery output this 12 months, which could imply added weight that’ll negate any plug-in vary positive factors. We’ll replace our evaluation as soon as these specs are clearer. 

Slip into the SQ5, and the turbo-4 makes method for a rorty 349-hp turbo-6 and an 8-speed automated that may push it to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The SQ5 additionally has superior steering and rear-traction programs that give it unflappable grip, a taut journey, and meaty steering.

The Q5 seats 4 adults nicely and may do 5 medium-sized passengers simply, serving up loads of head and leg room and small-item storage for all (heated and cooled cupholders, anybody?). Cargo area measures not less than 27 cubic ft with the rear seats up, and the Q5 inside’s composed of advantageous supplies like customary leather-based and wooden or faux-carbon trim.

The IIHS offers the Q5 a Prime Security Decide+ award, and automated emergency braking is customary, as are blind-spot screens and parking sensors. Different fashions add on adaptive cruise management, lively lane management, and a surround-view digicam system.

How a lot does the 2022 Audi Q5 price?

The bottom $45,195 Q5 will get leather-based upholstery and a ten.1-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We’d go for the $50,195 Q5 Premium Plus and its adaptive cruise management and surround-view digicam system, then spend for the accessible 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Sportback physique. The SQ5 Status spins the dimensions to $66,795.

The place is the 2022 Audi Q5 made?

In Mexico.